Defense of Particular Redemption | John Owen

Reformed Thinking · Oct 15, 2026 · 51m

Deep Dive into The Death of Death in the Death of Christ by John Owen - Answer to the Second General Argument for the Universality of Redemption

In "The Death of Death in the Death of Christ," author John Owen systematically refutes the theological argument that Jesus Christ achieved universal redemption for every human being who ever lived. He contends that biblical passages utilizing terms like "all men" or "every man" must be interpreted within their specific context to mean various classes of people rather than every single individual. Furthermore, Owen argues that Christ acted strictly…